Community Connector – Recovery & Aftercare

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + statutory

6% employer pension contribution

Ongoing training & development

Work across Gloucestershire – county?y

Job summary

The Nelson Trust in Gloucestershire is seeking a compassionate Community Connector to support clients completing treatment and to develop their recovery capital. You will bridge structured treatment with aftercare, coordinating services and advocating for clients.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, strong communication, and a collaborative approach. It is a permanent, full-time position based in Gloucestershire with 35 hours/week, 25 days holiday, and a 6% employer pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse support and needs assessments.
• Lived experience of addiction and recovery is highly valued.
• Strong safeguarding and recovery capital knowledge.
• NVQ Level 3 or above (or willingness to work towards it).
• Excellent communication, IT, and listening skills.
• Warm, approachable, and a true team player.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
• Commitment to confidentiality, equality, and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessments and develop personalised recovery plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist clients in accessing necessary services.
• Facilitate participation in mutual aid groups and information on addiction and relapse prevention.
• Monitor progress, advocate for clients, involve family members and support volunteer activities.
• Report safeguarding concerns and support recovery coaching and peer mentoring.
• Coordinate recreational activities and community events.

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Lived experience (addiction) valued

Safeguarding & recovery capital

NVQ Level 3+ or higher

Communication, IT, listening

Team player

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive on helping others overcome challenges and build brighter futures? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dynamic, compassionate Community Connector to join our Recovery & Aftercare team!

This role involves supporting clients who have completed treatment and need help to further develop their recovery capital. You will act as a bridge between structured treatment and aftercare, ensuring clients receive compassionate and collaborative services.

• Conduct individual assessments and develop personalised recovery plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist clients in accessing necessary services such as mental health support, housing assistance, and employment resources.
• Facilitate participation in mutual aid groups and provide information on addiction and relapse prevention.
• Monitor progress, advocate for clients, involve family members, and support volunteer activities.
• Report all safeguarding concerns and support the delivery of recovery coaching and peer mentoring programmes.
• Coordinate recreational activities and community events.

• Experience in substance misuse support and needs assessments
• Lived experience of addiction & recovery is highly valued
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and recovery capital
• NVQ Level 3 or above (or willingness to work towards it)
• Excellent communication, IT, and listening skills
• Warm, approachable, and a true team player
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
• Commitment to confidentiality, equality, and safeguarding

• 35 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Ongoing training & development
• Work across Gloucestershire, making a countywide impact

Applications for thisposition will be reviewed as they are received and it willclose once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

Community Connector – Recovery & Aftercare

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

GL1

£27,000 to £28,500 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: 12/09/2026